Ronnie Dapo | |
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| Born | Plattsburgh, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1959–1966 |
Ronnie Dapo is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing Flip Rose in the American sitcom television series Room for One More . [1]
Dapo was born in Plattsburgh, New York.[ citation needed ] At the age of five, he and his family moved to Pontiac, Michigan, then to California. [2] Dapo met his agent, Lola Moore, while travelling on a bus. After Dapo's mother showed her pictures of her children, she asked if "he would like to audition". [2] After his first audition Dapo was cast in Jack Webb's 1959 film -30- . [2] After freelancing for various studios he was signed to a contract with Warner Bros.. [2] Dapo guest-starred on television programs including The Fugitive , Wagon Train , The Munsters , Cheyenne , The Sheriff of Cochise and The Lucy Show . [2] He also appeared in the 1960 film Ocean's 11 and the 1962 film The Music Man . [2]
In 1962 Dapo starred in the ABC television series Room for One More , in which he played Flip Rose. [3] [4] He also guest-starred as Arnold Winkler in three episodes of the television series The Andy Griffith Show . [2] In 1964, he was cast as Andy in the situation comedy television series The New Phil Silvers Show . [5]
Dapo retired from acting at the age of 14, [2] later working as a touring musician. He also ran a printing press and worked in steel framing, retiring at the age of 60. [2] He resided with his wife in Denver, Colorado. [2]
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